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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.54, 3,863.58 and 1,680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.54, 3,863.58 and 1,680.46 is: 2,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.54 : 3,863.58 = 1,680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.54/3,863.58 = 1,680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.54x = 3,863.58 × 1,680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.54x = 6,492,591.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,591.65/2,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.16

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